Elgin Fire Barn No. 5 Museum
Elgin Fire Barn No. 5 Museum

Museums and History Centers in Kane County Have Something for Everyone

Kane County Connects Staff 2/6/2026 6:00AM

Kane County’s keepers of history make the past approachable, engaging, and relevant—especially in this historic year marking the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. ​

The following are links to Kane County area museums and history centers that are open to the public:

Sugar Grove

Aurora

Aurora 

St. Charles History Museum  
St. Charles


William Tanner House
Aurora

Fox River Trolley Museum
South Elgin 

Hampshire Township Historical Society 
Hampshire Township 

For corrections or additions to this list, please email kanecountyconnects@kanecountyil.gov











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